Hailey Clauson photographed by Paola Kudacki for Vogue Spain, May 2012.

oh gosh, it’s coming. first spring, then we’re springing into summer. trying on bathing suits. ack. okay, let’s try and embrace it together, shall we? let’s imagine ourselves as sun goddesses, frolicking carefree in the salty sea. i’m not even gonna give a second thought to my thighs. got it? okay. let’s go shopping. this won’t hurt a bit. here’s a few swimsuits i thought might be quite flattering. one can hope.

salt water and seafolly lucia bikini halter from anthropologie.

orla kiely swim suit and rolling sea by koeb.

wild sea by ada hamza and anthropologie Lenny Niemeyer Ruched Halter Maillot.

lifeguard tower, miami and anthropologie’s seafolly boyleg mallot.

skater and popina retro boy leg bathing suit.

Lolli Mixed Floral Bikini from urban outfitters and ocean beach by leslie gold.